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Sam Farrugia

Red Pepper Harissa Soup

Serves 2 Ingredients 3-4 large red peppers 3 plum tomatoes 2 large red onions 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp harissa or more if you like it spicy 2 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper Handful fresh basil, fresh coriander and olive oil to make &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/red-pepper-harissa-soup/">Continued</a>

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Christmas Tree Pizzas

Serves 5 little mouths Ingredients 1 cup wholemeal flour ½ cup greek yoghurt 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp olive oil Salt, to taste 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup fresh basil 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp lemon juice Salt and pepper Coloured raw peppers cut into small squares. Shredded mozzarella &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/christmas-tree-pizza/">Continued</a>

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Ginger and Oat Cookies

Makes 11 Ingredients 1 cup oats ¾ cup wholemeal flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 egg ½ cup maple syrup or honey Method 1. Mix together the oats, wholemeal flour, baking powder and spices. In a separate bowl, mix &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/ginger-oat-cookies/">Continued</a>

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Festive Coconut Snow Balls

Ingredients ½ cup oats 1 ½ cup desiccated coconut 3 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup coconut milk 2 tbsp coconut water Handful white chocolate chips 1/ 3 cup desiccated coconut to coat Method In a food processor, blend the oats and coconut then add in the maple syrup, coconut milk and coconut water and blend &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/festive-coconut-snow-balls/">Continued</a>

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Halloumi and Mushroom Stuffed Pastry.

Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 300g portobello mushrooms 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine 150g halloumi 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 egg 1 tbsp chickpea flour 1 roll of Aqua e Farina Brisee Pepper Method Rinse portobello mushrooms and roughly chop. Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius. In &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/halloumi-and-mushroom-stuffed-pastry/">Continued</a>

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Pea & Quinoa Fritters, Yogurt and Basil Sauce On Rye Bread

Serves 1 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients Light Benna yoghurt (natural) Lemon juice Fresh basil Olive oil Parma ham (optional) Slices avocado 1/3 cup quinoa 2/3 cup water 1 cup cooked green peas 1⁄4 cup chickpea flour 1 egg white 1 heaped tbsp tahini Parsley Salt Pepper Rye bread Method Place the quinoa and water &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/pea-quinoa-fritters-yogurt-and-basil-sauce-on-rye-bread/">Continued</a>

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Goats cheese, pumpkin and sultana crustless quiche

Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 4 eggs 1 cup milk of choice Salt and pepper 1/3 cup fresh Goats cheese Roasted pumpkin Handful sultanas Onions Honey 1 tbsp red wine Method Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius. In the meantime, caramelize your onions in the pan with some red wine, honey, salt and &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/goats-cheese-pumpkin-and-sultana-crustless-quiche/">Continued</a>

Sam Farrugia

Baked oats with dark chocolate, coffee & pistachio

Serves 2 Ingredients 20ml espresso coffee 1 cup rolled oats 400ml dark chocolate almond milk 1/3 cup maple syrup 1⁄2 cup chopped pistachios 1 banana Handful chopped good quality dark chocolate Benna light yoghurt (natural) Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Place the milk, coffee, and 1 tbsp maple syrup in a bowl and mix &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/baked-oats-with-dark-chocolate-coffee-pistachio/">Continued</a>

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Sweet Potato Soda Bread with Roasted Red Pepper Shakshuka

Makes 1 loaf Prep time 2 hours The Sweet Potato Soda Bread Ingredients Sweet potato, 350g Oat milk, 120g Pumpkin seeds, 60g Chickpea or wholemeal flour, 200g Plain flour, 170g Baking powder, 3 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Method Roast the sweet potato at 190 degrees C, in the oven, till soft. Once done, peel and &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/sweet-potato-soda-bread-with-roasted-red-pepper-shakshuka/">Continued</a>

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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Breakfast Hash

Serves 4 Prep time 50 minutes Ingredients 1 large sweet potato 
1 can drained chickpeas 
1 red onion 
1 tsp ground cumin 
1 tsp sweet paprika 
Handful chives 
Pinch chilli flakes 
Salt and pepper to season
 1 ripe avocado
 3 tbsp olive oil
 4 tbsp Greek yoghurt 
2 tbsp lemon juice Method Preheat oven to &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/sweet-potato-and-chickpea-breakfast-hash/">Continued</a>

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Avocado and crispy Parma ham stuffed mushrooms

Serves 4 Prep Time: 25 mins Ingredients 4 large mushrooms/Portobello mushrooms 2 ripe avocados Parma ham slices 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp chili flakes salt and pepper 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley ½ clove garlic 1 tbsp. chopped basil To serve: (optional) 2 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp. toasted sunflower &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/avocado-and-crispy-parma-ham-stuffed-mushrooms/">Continued</a>

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Roast red pepper and lentil soup

Serves 4 Prep time 40 mins Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small red onion diced salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp. cumin powder 1 and ½ cups vegetable stock ½ cup rinsed red lentils 3 red peppers 1 can coconut milk 1 tsp. honey Greek yoghurt (for topping) Chopped &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/roast-red-pepper-and-lentil-soup/">Continued</a>

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Baked crepes with egg avocado ricotta salata and Parma ham

An avocado breakfast recipe by home cook Sam Farrugia Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients For the crepes 2 cups milk of choice 2 eggs 1 cup flour of choice (I like to use whole meal or buckwheat) 1 tbsp. coconut oil Salt To assemble Parma ham Grated ricotta salata Fresh chives Eggs Avocado &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/baked-crepes-with-egg-avocado/">Continued</a>

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Zucchini waffles with whipped ricotta, berries and honey

A Dessert recipe, suitable for a Vegetarian dietary by home cook Sam Farrugia Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the zucchini waffles 2 long zucchini 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 2 cups buckwheat flour Salt For whipped ricotta 1 tub ricotta cheese ¼ cup freshly squeeze lemon juice 1 tbsp honey zest &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/zucchini-waffles/">Continued</a>

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Aubergine and Asparagus on rye

A Vegetarian Breakfast recipe with a healthy twist. Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 4 asparagus spears per person 1 burrata per person Rye bread Handful walnuts For the aubergine dip 2 large aubergine 3 garlic cloves peeled olive oil 1 tbsp. cumin salt and pepper to season Lemon juice Fresh mint For the &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/vegetarian-aubergine-rye/">Continued</a>

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Stuffed Roast Aubergine…

&#8230;with turmeric and curry spiced chickpeas and lentils topped with a tahini sauce. Ingredients 2 aubergine Olive oil 1 onion Garlic 1 tbsp. turmeric 1 tbsp. dried coriander 1/8 cup lukewarm water 1 tbsp. dried cumin 1 tsp. mild curry powder Handful fresh coriander 1 cup chickpeas 2 cups-soaked lentils For the tahini sauce: ½ &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/stuffed-roast-aubergine/">Continued</a>

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Super Spice

So you’ve heard of superfoods, but what about super spices? Turmeric is part of the same family as ginger and often found in Indian dishes; because of its vibrant yellow colour it can bring any dish to life. Many people know turmeric for its ancient healing properties but there is so much more to it &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/super-spice/">Continued</a>

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Broccoli and Pistachio soup…

&#8230; and flaxseed crackers Soup Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients For the soup 1 tbsp olive oil 2 whole broccoli florets 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 2 potatoes handful pistachios salt and pepper 2 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water Flaxseed crackers Makes around 20 Prep time 45 mins ½ cup ground &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/broccoli-pistachio-soup/">Continued</a>

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Turmeric falafel & beetroot crisp

Makes between 10 and 15 falafel Prep time 40 mins Ingredients For the falafel 2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight in warm water) 3 tbsp. chickpea flour 1 tbsp. cumin 1 tbsp. olive oil ½ lemon juiced 1 tsp. turmeric Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 handful chopped fresh parsley For the zoodles: Long &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/turmeric-falafel-beetroot-crisp/">Continued</a>

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Toasted oats with coconut cream, berry chia jam and caramelized banana

Serves 4 Prep time 40 mins Ingredients 2 tbsp. coconut oil 2 cups oats 1 ½ cups and 2tbsp water ½ cup almond milk Pinch cinnamon ½ bag mixed frozen berries 2 tbsp. honey or maple syrup 2 tbsp. water 1 heaped tbsp. chia seeds Coconut cream 1 tbsp. honey 1 banana 1 tbsp. honey &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/toasted-oats-with-coconut-cream-berry-chia-jam-and-caramelized-banana/">Continued</a>

Sam Farrugia

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